Compare tablets
| Global Score | |
| 73.3 | 74.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 13 | Android 9.0 Pie, 8.1 Oreo |
| -- | 2018-08-24 |
| -- | 10.24 x 6.34 x 0.31 inches |
| -- | 18.84 ounces |
| -- | Black, Blue and Gray |
| -- | Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | -- |
| -- | $ 450.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 14.6 inches | 10.5 inches |
| 2960 x 1848 pixels | 1920 x 1200 pixels |
| -- | TFT |
| 239 pixels per inch | 216 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 6.6 | 6.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SM8550 (4 nm) chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 SDM450 chipset |
| processor | ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 14 nm (Octa-Core 1800 MHz) processor |
| 8 GB RAM | 3 GB RAM |
| Adreno 740 GPU | Adreno 506 GPU |
| 6.21 | 8.91 |
| Storage | |
| 128 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot |
| 10.1 | 9.44 |
| Camera | |
| 13.00 MP + 12.00 MP | 8.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| -- | f/1.90 aperture |
| -- | 27.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.25 inches (1/4") sensor |
| -- | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.04 | 8.36 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| -- | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G) and HSDPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 10880mAh Battery | 7300mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 10.8 | 8.48 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | -- |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope and Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 is just a bit better than the Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, having a overall score of 74.5 against 73.3. These devices have Android operating system, but Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 has the newer 9.0 Pie version while Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra has Android 13 version, so it gives a couple additional features and improved performance.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 counts with a much powerful processor than Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, although it has 5 GB less RAM memory, they both have the same number of cores. The Galaxy Tab A 10.5 features a bit sharper display than Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, although it has a lot worse resolution of 1200 x 1920, a bit less pixels per screen inch and a lot smaller screen.
Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra has just a bit more memory to store more apps and games than Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5, because although it has no slot for an SD memory card, it also counts with more internal memory. The Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra features a really longer battery duration than Galaxy Tab A 10.5, because it has 10880mAh of battery capacity.
Samsung Galaxy Tab A 10.5 shoots much clearer photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra, although it has a way worse resolution back facing camera.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.